Lassen Volcanic National Park is known for geothermal features, mountain lakes, hiking trails, camping, and scenic drives in Northern California.
Things to Do
- See geothermal features and volcanic landscapes
- Hike trails to lakes, peaks, and viewpoints
- Camp and enjoy scenic drives
- Visit nearby mountain towns and road-trip stops
Lodging
Starter lodging list for this destination. Check each property directly for current rates, availability, pet rules, fees, seasonal closures, and booking policies.
- Drakesbad Guest Ranch – seasonal in-park ranch lodging in Warner Valley; reservations and access are seasonal.
- Manzanita Lake Camping Cabins – rustic in-park camping cabins near Manzanita Lake.
- Lassen Volcanic Campgrounds – official campground information for in-park stays.
- St. Bernard Lodge – lodge, dining, and tavern near Lassen and Lake Almanor.
- Highlands Ranch Resort – resort lodging and restaurant near Chester and Lassen.
- Mineral Lodge – lodging near the southwest entrance area.
- Lassen Lodging – vacation rentals near Lassen Volcanic National Park.
- Lake Almanor Lodging Guide – nearby Chester and Lake Almanor lodging options.
- Shingletown Lodging Guide – lodging options near the northwestern approach to Lassen.
- NPS Eating & Sleeping – official status page for current Lassen lodging and food availability.
Restaurants
Starter restaurant list for this destination. Check each restaurant directly for current hours, reservations, seasonal closures, and menu updates.
- Lassen Cafe & Gift – in-park cafe at Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center, season and hours dependent.
- Manzanita Lake Camper Store – in-park grab-and-go meals, snacks, and picnic supplies.
- Drakesbad Guest Ranch Dining – seasonal Warner Valley meals; reservations required.
- St. Bernard Lodge Restaurant & Tavern – breakfast and dinner near the park and Lake Almanor.
- Highlands Ranch Resort Restaurant – Chester-area dining near Lassen and Lake Almanor.
- Kopper Mug Grub & Pub – Chester pub food and drinks near Lake Almanor.
- Ranch House – Chester breakfast, lunch, and dinner stop.
- Lassen Steakhouse – Shingletown steakhouse on the north-side route.
- Kaley’s Place – Old Station-area food stop; confirm current hours before driving.
- Lassen Area Dining Guide – backup dining directory for Mineral, Chester, Shingletown, and Old Station.
Outdoor Activities
Starter outdoor activity list for this destination. Check official sources for current conditions, permits, road status, wildfire restrictions, snow closures, and seasonal availability before heading out.
- Lassen Things to Do – Official NPS guide to hiking, scenic drives, snow play, fishing, boating, and programs.
- Lassen Hiking – Trail information for day hikes and backpacking.
- Lassen Places to Go – Park highway, Manzanita Lake, hydrothermal areas, and scenic stops.
- Lassen Winter Activities – Snowshoeing, skiing, sledding, and winter access information.
- Lassen Boating – Non-motorized boating information for park lakes.
- Lassen Fishing – Fishing rules and lake/stream information.
- Lassen Camping – Campground and backcountry camping details.
- Lassen Ranger Programs – Seasonal ranger walks, talks, and learning programs.
- Lassen Current Conditions – Road, trail, weather, and seasonal closure updates.
- Lassen Safety – Volcanic, winter, trail, and wildlife safety information.
Events
Starter events list for this destination. Event dates, venues, ticket availability, and seasonal schedules change often, so check each calendar or organizer directly before making plans.
- Lassen Volcanic National Park Calendar – Official park calendar for ranger-led programs and special events.
- Lassen Ranger-led Programs – Summer interpretive programs, talks, walks, and visitor center activities.
- Lassen Association Events – Education, junior ranger, dark sky, and park-support events.
- Lassen Current Conditions – Road, trail, weather, and seasonal program updates before visiting.
- Lake Almanor Area Events – Nearby Chester and Lake Almanor festivals, markets, concerts, and community events.
- Plumas County Calendar – Countywide meetings, community events, library programs, and public calendar items.
- Burney Chamber Events – Intermountain area community events, visitor updates, and Burney Falls information.
- California State Parks Events – State park programs and special events across California parks.
- Lassen National Forest Alerts – Official forest alerts, closures, fire restrictions, and public notices.
- Visit Redding Events – Regional concerts, festivals, races, and family events near the Lassen/Burney loop.
Shops & Services
Starter shops and services list for this destination. Check each business or organization directly for current hours, reservations, rental availability, service areas, and seasonal operations.
- Lassen Visitor Centers – Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center, Loomis Museum, park information, bookstore, gift shop, and visitor services.
- Lassen Goods and Services – Official in-park services including stores, food, gasoline, EV charging, lodging, and campgrounds.
- Lassen Park Store – Books, maps, educational gifts, souvenirs, and Lassen Association support stores.
- Lassen Association – Park-support nonprofit with education programs, bookstore support, and visitor resources.
- Manzanita Lake Camper Store – Seasonal food, camping supplies, gifts, and gasoline near Manzanita Lake.
- Lake Almanor Area Chamber – Nearby visitor information, business directory, lodging, dining, shopping, and services.
- Shingletown Chamber – North-side visitor and business information for the Lassen route.
- Lassen National Forest – Forest permits, campgrounds, road conditions, recreation sites, and public-land services.
- California State Parks Events and Services – State park information, passes, maps, and trip-planning resources.
- Lassen Current Conditions – Road, trail, weather, closure, and safety updates before visiting.
Nearby
- Campgrounds
- Lodging
- Food stops
- Outdoor activities